Tobacco smoke, whether inhaled directly or indirectly, contains

a complex mixture of over 7,000 harmful chemicals, including

carcinogens, toxic metals, and poisonous gases. Among the most
harmful of these chemicals are nicotine, a highly addictive
substance that can lead to dependence and withdrawal
symptoms, and tar, a sticky substance that can build up in the
lungs and cause respiratory problems. Other harmful chemicals
found in tobacco smoke include carbon monoxide, a toxic gas
that can reduce the amount of oxygen that the blood can carry,
as well as formaldehyde, benzene, and acrolein, all of which are
known to cause cancer. In addition, secondhand smoke can also
pose a significant health risk, particularly to children and non-
smokers, as it contains many of the same harmful chemicals as
directly inhaled tobacco smoke.
 Tobacco smoke, whether inhaled directly or indirectly, contains a complex
mixture of over 7,000 harmful chemicals, including carcinogens, toxic metals,
and poisonous gases. Among the most harmful of these chemicals are nicotine, a
highly addictive substance that can lead to dependence and withdrawal
symptoms, and tar, a sticky substance that can build up in the lungs and cause
respiratory problems. Other harmful chemicals found in tobacco smoke include
carbon monoxide, a toxic gas that can reduce the amount of oxygen that the
blood can carry, as well as formaldehyde, benzene, and acrolein, all of which are
known to cause cancer. In addition, secondhand smoke can also pose a
significant health risk, particularly to children and non-smokers, as it contains
many of the same harmful chemicals as directly inhaled tobacco smoke.